We Are Fighting A Pandemic (And It's Not Just COVID)...Another pandemic? You must be kidding me? No! The fastest growing neurological disorder in the world is Parkinson's disease (PD). In India, ancient texts suggest Parkinson's disease existed as far...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Silent “U” in the ABCs of Parkinson’s Symptoms...Urinary dysfunction ... the silent "U" in the ABCs of Parkinson’s symptoms. I think there must be a Parkinson’s symptom for every letter of the alphabet. The Letter "U" is...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What Did You Say? I Can't Hear You!..."Blindness cuts us off from things, but deafness cuts us off from people." - Helen Keller I agree with Helen Keller's statement that a decrease in hearing does cut us...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
7 Healthy Habits of People with Parkinson's...By integrating healthy habits, we can get ahead of our Parkinson’s disease (PD) and feel more in control. Here are my 7 healthy habits I recommend for people with Parkinson's. Learn...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Parkinson's treatment ...Hi, My Grandfather (82 Year) diagnosed Parkinson's in 2018...only low tremors in hand but now started in both hands and tremors and he can't sleep at night. last year he stated SINEMENT (Carbidopa...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatmentTips & AdviceSide Effects
A Slow Vacation with Parkinson’s Disease...It’s a sunny summer day in northern Michigan when I walk out onto the back porch. Water bugs wiggle around the coast of Lake Ann while I sip my coffee...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Hiking the Parkinson's Trail...Sometimes, our lives transpire in such a way that it seems that the universe is trying to prepare us for future challenges. Be this through success or failure, our adult...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Resilience and Parkinson’s Disease...The term resilience can have many meanings. It is associated with personality traits or a description of character, and prior to 2020, resilience was more widely used in academia than...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Using Technology to Fight Parkinson’s...As I watch my dad’s Parkinson’s progress, I’m always looking for ways to combat his symptoms. He already addresses diet, and exercise on his own. But I think that we...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Swallowing Problems and Parkinson’s..."Swallowing is a big deal for Parkinson’s people," Dad explains one early morning. I know that he is hinting at one of his current challenges although he doesn’t outright say...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Is There a Study Guide for this Exam?...Those of us with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have concerns about the various symptoms looming in our future. I have heard people discuss if, when, or how fast they might lose...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Letters to Myself: Gaining Perspective...You can read part one of this letter here: Letters to Myself: Basic Training Dear 18-year-old Dan, In September of 2016, you’ll learn that the rigidity of dystonia prevented your...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
DatScan Nuclear Testing ...Has anyone had the 3part nuclear datscan testing done?.. if so, please let me know about your experience. I'm scheduled to have it done (on tomorrow actually) I'm having second...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
skin problem with Parkinson's...Does anyone else, besides me and my brother, have "dandruff on the skin"?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Deep Brain Stimulation: What I Have Learned...This month, I observe the sixth anniversary of my deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery for Parkinson's disease (PD). As I reflect on that experience, I am reminded of some of...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Dads Inappropriate social behaviour. ...I need some helpful suggestions. Dad was diagnosed about 15 yrs ago and his impulse control has recently all but disappeared. He has now started wandering in strangers gardens, rummaging...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesNon-Motor SymptomsMental Health
Reflecting on Vivid Dreams: A Precursor to Parkinson's?...Nighttime is not good for Posy. Actually, it never has been. Why was a very confident, happy child so fearful of the dark? Every shadow was a bad person coming...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Newby...I was just diagnosed with Parkinson's 3 days ago. I'm still in shock although I suspected it. 3 years ago my legs start jerking periodically. Now I'm having tremors on...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
A High Fiber Sample Meal Plan for Parkinson’s...Are your infrequent "number 2s" giving you the blues? It’s possible that you aren’t getting enough fiber in your diet. In case you missed it, see The Benefits of Fiber...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Adding Complementary Therapies To Your Toolkit Can Have Real Results...What brings us happiness does not always mesh with what is found to be healthy. Chips, cookies, cake, and too much of a good thing are a great example of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
